Mexico's Cheap Gas Draws American Drivers

Mexico's Cheap Gas Draws American Drivers

Mexico's Cheap Gas Draws American Drivers
A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in San Diego retails for an average price of $4.61 a gallon. A few miles south, in Tijuana, it's about $2.54 — even less if you pay in pesos. More and more people appear to be taking advantage of the lower price. "I used to buy exclusively in the US before gas started really going up," said Patrick Garcia, a drama teacher in San Diego who lives in Tijuana. "Since then, I've been buying all my gas in Tijuana."

If you live in Tijuana, it makes sense to buy gas in Tijuana. And I guess if you have a wildly fuel efficient car, driving a little out of your way for cheaper gas makes some sense. Beyond that, why not try driving less or public transportation or car pooling because going out of your way becomes counter-productive fairly fast.